March 8th has been International Women's Day every year since 1911. It's a day for people around the world to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. The theme this year is [...]
The first time Marcy Mendelson saw a cheetah was on television during a National Geographic nature special. She was four years old. Now she’s a conservation photographer who snaps for National Geographic, preparing to lead [...]
Nancy L. Cohen is a professor and head of the Department of Nutrition at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Last year she participated in an Altruvista’s trip to *Cuba to learn about sustainable agriculture and wellness issues facing Cuba, and now she has plans to return. Find out why and when.
Welcome and Nice to Meet You! Some of you have asked, others have encouraged, and finally we’ve arrived. Introducing the brand new Altruvistas Blog! For those just meeting us, Altruvistas is a socially responsible travel [...]